The 1982 Delorean DMC 12 has 32 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 13 brands, covering the 2.9L V6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1982 Delorean DMC 12, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Most of the listed parts are Spark Plug (21 parts), Ignition Coil (4 parts) and Distributor Rotor (3 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 4 parts.
The 1982 Delorean DMC 12 came with a single engine, the 2.9L V6, and every part is verified against it.
13 brands supply ignition parts for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12, led by DENSO (5 parts), MOTORCRAFT (5 parts) and NGK (4 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Copper / Nickel, Iridium and Platinum.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12. 5 parts have it, including ACDELCO MR43LTS (Spark Plug) and CHAMPION 304 (Spark Plug). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Distributor Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARLYN / BREMI / STI | 228058 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bremi | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable.
One part is listed for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12 — KARLYN / BREMI / STI 228058.
Distributor Rotor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARLYN / BREMI / STI | 239048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bremi | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | GB332 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 4R1213 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Distributor rotors. Typical signs include shudder under braking, or a lip at the outer edge. Do not put new pads on a rotor that is below minimum thickness.
3 Distributor Rotor parts are listed for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12, from KARLYN / BREMI / STI, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS.
Listed part numbers: KARLYN / BREMI / STI 239048, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS GB332 and WELLS 4R1213.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRA-POWER | UF9 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS | UF9 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | C9 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| WELLS | 5C1056 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
4 Ignition Coil parts for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12 come from 4 brands — ULTRA-POWER, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand.
The Economy section lists 1 option from ULTRA-POWER — the catalog's value-priced group. ULTRA-POWER UF9 is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS UF9.
This group includes ULTRA-POWER UF9 and UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS C9 and the remaining parts above.
Spark Plug
Summary: Notes include pre-set gaps of 0.028", 0.030", 0.032", 0.035", 0.039", 0.040", 0.044", 0.045" and 0.05". Replacement brands in this table include DENSO, MOTORCRAFT and NGK.
Copper / Nickel
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular | MR43LTS | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pre-Set Gap: 0.045" | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION Popular | 304 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper PlusPre-Set Gap: 0.035" | View on Amazon |
| NGK Popular | 2238 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | V-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5032 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | U-Groove ConventionalPre-Set Gap: 0.032" | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP505A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP505AX | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Copper Core Spark PlugCopper | View on Amazon |
Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 41812 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalDouble Platinum | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 7304 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.039" | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP439A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Double Platinum Laser Platinum | View on Amazon |
| NGK | 6579 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Laser PlatinumPre-Set Gap: 0.044" | View on Amazon |
Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 7397 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium IXPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5087 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium Long LifePre-Set Gap: 0.044" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 5326 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.044" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4714 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Iridium TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SP1004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Tapered Ground Electrode with Platinum Chip | View on Amazon |
Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGK Popular | 3186 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | G-PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 16 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | ProfessionalRapidfire | View on Amazon |
| CHAMPION | 3401 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum PowerPre-Set Gap: 0.04" | View on Amazon |
| DENSO | 4512 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum TTPre-Set Gap: 0.040" | View on Amazon |
| MOTORCRAFT | SP439AX | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Platinum | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
21 Spark Plug parts are listed for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12, from DENSO, MOTORCRAFT, NGK and 3 other brands. ACDELCO MR43LTS carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Copper / Nickel grade, MOTORCRAFT, ACDELCO, CHAMPION and 2 other brands supply 7 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Copper / Nickel" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO MR43LTS.
In the Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, ACDELCO, CHAMPION, MOTORCRAFT and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Double Platinum (lasts up to 3x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 41812.
The Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel) section lists 5 options from DENSO, NGK and SKP — grouped under the catalog's "Iridium (lasts up to 4x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. NGK 7397 is listed in this group.
In the Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel) grade, NGK, ACDELCO, CHAMPION and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Platinum (lasts up to 2x longer than Copper / Nickel)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is NGK 3186.
Spark Plug Non-Fouler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 42008 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 14mm Tapered Seat | View on Amazon |
This table covers the non-foulers that space a spark plug away from oil fouling.
This group shows a single part: DORMAN 42008.
Spark Plug Wire
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS | 9602 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | United-PackardSet | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER PRODUCTS | 9242065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Direct FitSet | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Spark Plug wires.
2 Spark Plug Wire parts for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12 come from 2 brands — UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS and WALKER PRODUCTS.
In the Premium grade, UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 9602.
Standard Replacement: 1 part, from WALKER PRODUCTS. A representative part number is WALKER PRODUCTS 9242065.
This group includes UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS 9602 and WALKER PRODUCTS 9242065.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 1982 Delorean DMC 12
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Confirm you have the 2.9L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Spark Plug and Ignition Coil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 1982 Delorean DMC 12?
Our catalog currently lists 32 ignition parts for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12 across 6 subcategories and 13 brands, covering the 2.9L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 1982 Delorean DMC 12?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 1982 Delorean DMC 12?
Notes on this page include pre-set gaps of 0.028", 0.030", 0.032", 0.035", 0.039", 0.040", 0.044", 0.045" and 0.05". Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1982 Delorean DMC 12 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1982 Delorean DMC 12?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.9L V6 engine. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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